Weight Loss

Semaglutide and Tirzepatide are once-weekly injections that suppress your appetite significantly. They belong to a class of medications known as GLP-1 receptor agonists. They were first used as diabetes medications but have since been FDA-approved to help with chronic weight management and to help individuals lose weight. These medications work by increasing the production of insulin, a hormone produced by the pancreas that helps regulate blood sugar. They are typically injected into the upper arm, thigh, or stomach.

On average, patients have lost 15% of their body weight through weight loss injections and a diet and exercise program.

These solutions improve body composition by reducing excess body fat, including abdominal fat, and increasing the proportion of lean body mass and the amount of weight someone carries that is not body fat. The more body weight a patient loses, the greater the improvement in body composition. Many patients can enjoy a healthy weight following their Semaglutide or Tirzepatide treatment.

Cigdem Gali, MSPA, PA-C

Owner, Practitioner

As one of the founders of GaliDerm Skin Care and the owner of GaliDerm Aesthetics, Cigdem is committed to enhancing natural appearances through aesthetic services. She is an NCCPA board certified PA with her Masters in Medical Science, and a Master Injector specializing in Women’s Health, Aesthetics, Medical Weight Loss and Procedural Medicine.

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Who is a Good Candidate for Weight Loss Injections?

Some of the criteria we look for when determining whether a patient is a good candidate for Semaglutide or Tirzepatide include the following:

• Body mass index (BMI) of 30kg/m2 or greater.
• Body mass index (BMI) of 27kg/m2 or greater and having at least one weight-related condition such as high blood pressure, high blood sugar, Type 2 diabetes, or high cholesterol.
• Having realistic expectations regarding weight loss.
• Don’t have a personal or family history of gallbladder disease, kidney disease, low blood sugar, pancreatitis, multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN2), or medullary thyroid cancer.
• Don’t have an unusual or allergic reaction to Semaglutide, Tirzepatide, or other weight loss medications.
• Are dedicated to living a healthy lifestyle (which may include lifestyle changes) while taking their weight loss injection to achieve weight loss. This includes consuming a diet of healthy foods and taking part in regular physical activity.

What are the Side Effects of Semaglutide and Tirzepatide?

These weight loss injections may cause some side effects that typically resolve quickly and can easily be controlled with over-the-counter medications. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away: